Peking University HSBC Business School

What Peking University HSBC Business School does

Peking University HSBC Business School (PHBS) is a constituent graduate business school of Peking University, China's first national comprehensive university, with HSBC as its naming sponsor since 2004. PHBS delivers graduate-level business education across multiple program formats — full-time Master programs, Part-Time Master in China Studies (MCS), MBA, Executive MBA (EMBA), PhD, Executive Development Programs (EDP), and a Dubai-based international program — from its primary campus in University Town, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, supplemented by a UK campus in Oxford and operations in Dubai.

PHBS's core educational product is structured around Peking University academic credentials combined with HSBC's international financial industry expertise, delivered through a tri-jurisdictional footprint that enables cross-border exposure between Chinese and Western business ecosystems. Supporting infrastructure includes research centers, a Data Center, the PHBS Think Tank for policy research, the PKU Financial Review publication, a working papers series, international student exchange partnerships (e.g., Uppsala University, NUS Risk Management Institute), and recurring convening events such as the annual PKU Shenzhen Forum (drawing 1,000+ participants in 2026) and the PKU-NUS Annual International Conference on Quantitative Finance and Economics (10th edition in 2026). The faculty includes tenured and tenure-track professors with PhDs from institutions including the University of Michigan, University of Rochester, University of British Columbia, and Texas A&M.

PHBS's business model is tuition-driven, augmented by HSBC sponsorship, executive program fees, and academic research grants; specific tuition pricing is not publicly disclosed. Customer segments span domestic and international graduate students (drawn from 20+ countries), international professionals seeking exposure to Chinese business practices via the MCS program, and mid-to-senior executives enrolling in EMBA and EDP cohorts. Marketing and recruitment leverage the official website, LinkedIn/Facebook/Instagram channels, international education fairs (e.g., QS Master's Fair Thailand), online information sessions, and the PHBS Magazine and newsletters.

Name

Peking University HSBC Business School

Legal name

Peking University HSBC Business School

Website

https://english.phbs.pku.edu.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

1898

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Peking University HSBC Business School (PHBS) is a graduate business school within Peking University, co-branded with HSBC, offering Master's, MBA, EMBA, PhD, and Executive programs from its Shenzhen headquarters with additional campuses in Oxford and Dubai. It serves domestic and international students and mid-to-senior executives seeking China-focused business education and cross-border academic exposure.

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Product category

Higher Education / Graduate Business Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Business & Management Research Universities (EDAHABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

MBA & Executive MBA Programs (EDAHAHAB), Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN), International Business & Global Management Schools (EDAHAHAJ)

Keywords

• Graduate business education
• Executive MBA programs
• Financial research centers
• Doctoral business programs
• International exchange programs

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Peking University HSBC Business School delivers graduate-level business and management education through Master of Science, MBA, EMBA, PhD, and Executive Development Programs across campuses in Shenzhen, Beijing, Oxford (UK), and Dubai, paired with faculty-led academic and applied research in finance, economics, and management.

Product overview

Peking University HSBC Business School (PHBS) is a comprehensive business school offering a portfolio of academic programs including full-time Master, Part-Time Master (MCS), MBA, EMBA, PhD, Executive Programs (EDP), and Dubai Program. The school provides educational services across multiple formats to serve domestic and international students, with additional research outputs through specialized centers, publications, working papers, and the PHBS Think Tank for policy analysis.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Master of Science (MSc) Programs
• Master of Corporate Studies (MCS)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Executive MBA (EMBA)
• PhD Program
• Executive Development Programs (EDP)
• Dubai Program

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• HSBC (Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004HSBC is the naming sponsor of Peking University HSBC Business School. The partnership provides international brand recognition, industry expertise, and financial support for the business school. HSBC's global network and resources enhance PHBS's educational programs and student opportunities.
• Peking UniversityflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPHBS is a constituent college of Peking University, China's first national comprehensive university established in 1898. The parent institution provides academic credentials, research infrastructure, and access to PKU's broader alumni network and resources.
• PHBS UK Campus (Oxford)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe UK campus in Oxford provides international educational experience, enabling cross-border learning and cultural exchange between Chinese and Western business education paradigms.
• NUS (National University of Singapore) - RMIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership through PKU-NUS Annual International Conference on Quantitative Finance and Economics, fostering research collaboration in finance between the institutions.
• Various International Exchange Partner UniversitiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudent exchange programs allowing PHBS students to study abroad at partner institutions and hosting international students, with examples including Uppsala University in Sweden.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• INSEAD: Global business school with a multi-campus model (France, Singapore, Abu Dhabi) delivering MBA and executive programs. Comparable to PHBS through its multi-geography delivery and strong executive education franchise.
• London Business School: Leading UK-based business school offering MBA, EMBA, and masters programs with strong links to London-based finance. A comparable European business school competing for the same international executive cohort.
• MIT Sloan School of Management: Globally top-ranked business school with strong emphasis on finance, economics, and innovation. Comparable to PHBS as an elite research-driven business school, though operating at a global rather than regional scale.

Direct peers

• China Europe International Business School (CEIBS): Top-tier China-based business school offering MBA, EMBA, and executive programs with a strong international focus. Directly comparable to PHBS as a competitor for the same executive and graduate student pool in Greater China.
• Saïd Business School, University of Oxford: University of Oxford's business school and host of PHBS's UK campus in Oxford. Comparable as a global business school with MBA, EMBA, and executive offerings, and a key academic partner for PHBS's UK operations.
• HKUST Business School: Hong Kong-based business school with strong finance and economics faculty, offering MBA, EMBA, and MSc programs. Competes with PHBS for Asia-Pacific executive students and shares a cross-border Greater China positioning.
• Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB): China-focused business school concentrating on executive education and Chinese business leadership. Comparable to PHBS in its emphasis on senior executive programs and its positioning around China's economic transformation.
• Fudan University School of Management: Top-tier Shanghai-based business school with broad MBA, EMBA, and doctoral programs. Directly comparable to PHBS as a C9-university-affiliated business school serving the Chinese executive market.
• Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management: Elite Chinese business school within Tsinghua University offering MBA, EMBA, and doctoral programs with strong government and corporate ties. A leading domestic competitor to PHBS for top executive and graduate talent.
• Shanghai Jiao Tong University Antai College: Shanghai-based elite business school affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University, offering MBA, EMBA, and executive programs. Competes with PHBS for graduate students and corporate clients in eastern China.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/pku_phbs
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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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